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title: "6-off Broadband Ocean-Bottom Seismographs"
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# 6-off Broadband Ocean-Bottom Seismographs

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-194ee8dc-3539-4ac1-bdd6-8b36b014f525

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## Summary

Durham University has concluded a procurement process for the acquisition of six Broadband Ocean-Bottom Seismographs. The procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, excluding glasses (CPV code: 38000000). The contract, valued at £511,360, will run from 4th February 2025 to 3rd February 2026. This procurement process was carried out using a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication above the threshold, and it is now in the award stage. The supplier awarded the contract is Nanometrics Inc., based in Ontario, Canada. The location for the delivery of the items is Durham, postal code DH1 3LE.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in precision laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in seismography technology. Although the contract is awarded to a large supplier, smaller and medium-sized enterprises can still benefit by engaging as subcontractors or forming partnerships. The procurement method indicates that personalised negotiations can provide an edge for companies with innovative offerings that meet the tailored needs of Durham University, fostering long-term business relationships and potential future collaborations in similar high-value scientific equipment tenders.

## Notice

VEAT NOTICE The University has a requirement to purchase 6-off Broadband Ocean-Bottom Seismographs The University has published this VEAT notice and intends to award a contract to Nanaometrics following the expiry of 10 days from the date of publication of this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d943d2d-3ec0-4429-8f32-f824199ce1f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £511,360 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £511,360 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NANOMETRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 17:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d943d2d-3ec0-4429-8f32-f824199ce1f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d943d2d-3ec0-4429-8f32-f824199ce1f4
  23rd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.ac.uk

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